How To Completely Turn Off Mouse Acceleration In Windows

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In this tutorial we will be turning off pointer precision in Windows. Mouse acceleration can hinder the ability to play games where you need precise aim (for example, First Person Shooters). Pointer precision, hidden in the control panel, causes your mouse to move not only based on movement, but on speed. Changing this option will make your mouse more accurate.

Step 1Go the Control Panel, select Hardware and Sound, and then Devices and Printers

Step 2Choose your mouse from the menu of devices.

Step 3Click the Pointer Options tab in the Mouse Properties window.

Step 4Uncheck the box next to Enhance pointer precision.

Step 5Click Apply, then OK. You're done!

RecapWith pointer precision disabled, mouse acceleration will be less of a problem, as your mouse movements will follow your hand movements more exactly.

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